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Messi versus Ronaldo: This forms a segment of Inter Miami’s global expedition, encompassing visits to El Salvador and Hong Kong as well. On January 19, 2024, the team will compete against the national team of El Salvador, followed by a match against a squad comprising Hong Kong’s finest players in February 2024.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two football legends, are scheduled to compete against each other, possibly for the last time in their careers. This exciting clash will take place in the Riyadh Season Cup in 2024, as confirmed by Inter Miami on Monday, December 11. Although the tournament was officially announced by Saudi officials on November 21, it remained uncertain whether Inter Miami would participate until now.

Nevertheless, due to recent advancements, football enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness a clash between two of the most exceptional football players in history on February 1, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. This tournament comprises a round-robin event involving three teams, where Messi’s Inter Miami will confront Al Hilal on January 29, 2024, and subsequently face Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.

As part of Inter Miami’s global tour, they have visited El Salvador and Hong Kong. On January 19, 2024, the team will compete against the national team of El Salvador, and in February 2024, they will take on a team consisting of Hong Kong’s finest players.

The rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo dates back to 2010, when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and Lionel Messi was establishing his reputation under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola at Barcelona FC.

For nearly a decade, these two iconic figures of the sport ignited football fields whenever they confronted each other in the El Classico, establishing themselves as two of the most prolific players over the past 15 years.

Ronaldo and Messi hold the record as the top goal scorers for Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively. Ronaldo has netted an impressive 451 goals in 438 appearances, while Messi has showcased his brilliance with 672 goals in 778 appearances.

Their encounters on the pitch, spanning over 30 matches for both club and country, have been nothing short of legendary. Together, they have accumulated a remarkable total of 13 Ballon d’Or awards, with Messi leading the way with eight.

In recent times, Ronaldo made a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in December 2022, departing from Manchester United. Similarly, Messi joined MLS club Inter Miami this year after his stint with Paris Saint-Germain, as they approach the twilight of their illustrious careers.